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Economists
The work done at Industry Canada provides many opportunities to make a real difference to the economy. To develop effective policies, the department needs leading edge research and supporting analyses. As an economist at Industry Canada, you will be asked to identify emerging issues and monitor current developments, as well as conduct in-depth analytical and investigative research on a variety of economic issues affecting the Canadian economy. You'll work in sector-specific fields (examples include automotive, aerospace, life sciences, environmental services and telecommunications), and can expect to prepare and present analyses from a general perspective and in partnership with Canadian industry. (View Current Opportunities)
Salary Range (Entry):
Positions in:
$41,459–$48,222
Industry Sector; Science and Innovation Sector; Strategic Policy Sector; Office of Consumer Affairs; Communications Research Centre; Information and Communications Technologies Branch; Small Business and Marketplace Services; Spectrum, Information Technology and Telecommunications; Regional offices
Policy Analysis
As a new policy analyst, you can benefit from a formal development program and work under the guidance of more senior analysts to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise. As part of a team, you'll conduct planning and reporting activities, supported by research and analysis of economic, financial and social studies and surveys related to policy and program activities. Senior policy analysts are highly involved in planning and managing significant studies and policy exercises. They develop and present policy options for senior executives, manage major files, issues and multi-stakeholder relations. They also represent departmental and governmental interests and positions at a variety of committees and meetings. (View Current Opportunities)
Salary Range (Entry):
Positions in:
$41,459–$48,222
Industry Sector; Office of Consumer Affairs; Communications Research Centre; Information and Communications Technologies Branch; Small Business and Marketplace Services; Spectrum, Information Technology and Telecommunications; Regional offices; Science and Innovation Sector; Strategic Policy Sector.
Economics and Social Science Services
If you start working in this field, you're probably analytical and like working with statistics. At first, you'll be collecting, compiling and editing socio-economic data from various industries or subject areas, or producing statistical tables and compilations for senior project officers. With some experience, you may specialize in a specific industry or subject area; maintain large, complex databases; perform data validation and descriptive analysis, and produce statistical tables and reports. (View Current Opportunities)
Salary Range (Entry):
Positions in:
$41,459–$48,222
Industry Sector; Strategic Policy Sector; Office of the Superintendant of Bankruptcy; Sector Strategies and Infrastructure Programs Branch.
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